Shopping in Egypt - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques
Tourists coming to Egypt are struck by the variety of goods. If you don't want shopping in the country to disappoint you, it is better to decide what to buy in advance. When visiting Egyptian shops and street markets, special attention should be paid to souvenirs. In the pursuit of souvenirs, it is worthwhile to focus on unique things that have become a calling card of the country. These are images of the pyramids and the Sphinx, amulets in the shape of cats and scarabs, papyrus, hookahs, drums, incense, essential oils, oil perfumes, oriental sweets, fragrant spices, and hibiscus tea. In high demand are cartouches - silver or golden ovals displaying the name of a person written in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Of great interest are "Kaf Maryam" dry grass balls blooming in the water and unusual Desert Rose mineral.
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Luxor is another center of Egyptian shopping. Exclusive souvenirs are sold in local shops and markets without fixed prices. The atmosphere of traditional oriental bazaar reigns on Souks open-air market where stalls are full of fruit and spices. Habiba Gallery offers original handmade souvenirs. In Fair Trade Center you can buy clay and wooden ware, embroideries, and Bedouin carpets, silk, cotton and linen fabrics. Crafts from alabaster are sold at the Nefertari Papyrus Institute. Shops in Egypt are usually open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In winter, most outlets make a lunch break from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and in the summer - from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Supermarkets are open until late at night. Popular tourist shops close at around 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM. Days off are Friday and Sunday. During Ramadan, shopping facilities open later and close earlier. Seasons of sales reaching 25-50% fall on February and August.
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